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The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire by Edward Gibbon is a monumental six-volume work that traces the trajectory of Western Civilization from the height of the Roman Empire to the fall of Byzantium. Gibbon, a sterling prose stylist, offers a narrative voice that is dense yet rewarding, with a focus on the inexorable collapse of the Roman Empire and the influence of Christianity. The book is known for its magnificent scholarship, historical scope, and Gibbon's sharp wit.
In the second century of the Christian æra, the empire of Rome comprehended the fairest part of the earth, and the most civilized portion of mankind. The frontiers of that extensive monarchy were guar...- #2
Save:Tomorrow in the Battle Think on Me by Javier Marias is a novel that delves into the philosophical question of morality and deceit. The plot revolves around a man who faces a dilemma after his partner dies during a one-night stand, leaving her child behind. The narrative explores the protagonist's internal struggles and the consequences of his actions, all while reflecting on themes of honesty, honor, and compassion. Marias' writing style is described as dense yet rewarding, with a blend of internal monologue, philosophical musings, and literary references that enhance the storytelling.
I MET EDUARDO DEÁN a month later, although I had seen him before, not only with a moustache and in a photo and in his own home, but also without a moustache and in the flesh and at the cemetery, and n... - #3
Save:Pretty Deadly #1 is a unique and unconventional comic book that blends Western, mythology, magical realism, and mysticism. The story follows Death personified as a major character in the Old West, intertwined with swordplay, gunfights, and a developing mythology. The plot is non-linear, starting in the middle and hinting at past events without fully explaining the present, leaving readers intrigued and wanting to know more about the complex characters and their intertwined stories. The artwork by Emma Rios is described as frenetic, detailed, and fitting for the messy and brutal fight scenes depicted in the narrative.
